respondent's agreement to the pro-argument "It makes no sense for Swiss citizens living abroad to be allowed to take part in the National Council elections, but not in the Council of States elections that take place at the same time." in favor of the cantonal proposal "Ständeratswahlrecht für Auslandschweizerinnen und Auslandschweizer" (only voters)

importance the respondent attaches to the pro-argument "It makes no sense for Swiss citizens living abroad to be allowed to take part in the National Council elections, but not in the Council of States elections that take place at the same time." in favor of the cantonal proposal "Ständeratswahlrecht für Auslandschweizerinnen und Auslandschweizer" (only voters)

respondent's agreement to the contra-argument "Anyone who can be elected to the Council of States should also be familiar with the circumstances of the canton. This is not the case for someone who lives abroad." against the cantonal proposal "Ständeratswahlrecht für Auslandschweizerinnen und Auslandschweizer" (only voters)

importance the respondent attaches to the contra-argument "Anyone who can be elected to the Council of States should also be familiar with the circumstances of the canton. This is not the case for someone who lives abroad." against the cantonal proposal "Ständeratswahlrecht für Auslandschweizerinnen und Auslandschweizer" (only voters)

respondent's agreement to the pro-argument "The introduction of the right to elect members of the Council of States for Swiss citizens living abroad is justified because the additional costs are very low." in favor of the cantonal proposal "Ständeratswahlrecht für Auslandschweizerinnen und Auslandschweizer" (only voters)

importance the respondent attaches to the pro-argument "The introduction of the right to elect members of the Council of States for Swiss citizens living abroad is justified because the additional costs are very low." in favor of the cantonal proposal "Ständeratswahlrecht für Auslandschweizerinnen und Auslandschweizer" (only voters)